vintage! Mercedes 170 flatbed truck, year: 1948 | drive it

Under the toughest of circumstances, Daimler Benz took up production again after the war in 1946. Above all, transport vehicles were in demand. To that end the Mercedes 170 V flatbed truck was similar to the 1936 pre-war model.This could seat up to six people on the benches. The four cylinder engine with a capacity of 1.7 liters produced a gentle 38 horse power from 3600 revs. From 1949 there was also a diesel engine of the same size and strength. Soon after, the 170 Mercedes was also available as a box van, limousine and cabriolet. drive it! takes a look at a real piece of post-war automobile history.